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As a continuation of the Christmas discussions, I would like to learn more about what constitutes a ‘holy day’. Especially with regards to Christmas, and what makes (or does not make) it an unlawful, man-made holy day.
AND, I’d like the focus to be on Christmas as it is celebrated by some Reformed brothers today in 2019, and not by modern Evangelicalism at large, or by Catholics 500 years ago, so that we don’t get bogged down on the obviously wacky elements of services that exist...yet.
(But if your argument involves historical facts, feel free to use it. I’m just trying to narrow the focus).
So, we are assuming that the elements of the Christmas Eve/Day services are the normal ones acceptable in the worship of God, and that the focus is the incarnation of Christ.
I hope that is clear.
Any takers?
What constitutes a ‘holy day’?
Does modern Christmas, as celebrated by Reformed folk, count as a ‘holy day’?
AND, I’d like the focus to be on Christmas as it is celebrated by some Reformed brothers today in 2019, and not by modern Evangelicalism at large, or by Catholics 500 years ago, so that we don’t get bogged down on the obviously wacky elements of services that exist...yet.
(But if your argument involves historical facts, feel free to use it. I’m just trying to narrow the focus).
So, we are assuming that the elements of the Christmas Eve/Day services are the normal ones acceptable in the worship of God, and that the focus is the incarnation of Christ.
I hope that is clear.
Any takers?
What constitutes a ‘holy day’?
Does modern Christmas, as celebrated by Reformed folk, count as a ‘holy day’?